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VietnamBleak Prospect for Vietnamese Suspect in Kim Jong-Nam Murder After Judge Rules 'Enough Evidence' to Proceed to TrialA Malaysian judge ruled the two suspects — Vietnamese Doan Thu Huong and Indonesian Siti Aisyah who were accused of murdering Kim Jong-nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un — will be required to submit defenses as part of a proceeding trial.By SaigoneerAug 17, 20183 minRead story →
VietnamVietnamese Suspect in Kim Jong-Nam Assassination Case Expected to Walk Free Next MonthIn February 2017, 30-year-old Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong and 26-year-old Indonesian Siti Aisyah were accused of killing Kim Jong-nam, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's estranged half-brother, at an airport terminal in Malaysia by smearing toxic VX nerve agent on his face.By SaigoneerApr 2, 20192 minRead story →
VietnamVietnamese Suspect in Kim Jong-Nam Assassination Expected to Walk Free Next MonthIn February 2017, 30-year-old Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong and 26-year-old Indonesian Siti Aisyah were accused of killing Kim Jong-nam, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's estranged half-brother, at an airport terminal in Malaysia by smearing toxic VX nerve agent on his face.By SaigoneerApr 2, 20192 minRead story →
VietnamVietnamese Suspect in Kim Jong-Nam Murder Case Is FreedDoan Thi Huong, the Vietnamese suspect in the Kim Jong-nam assassination case who spent nearly three years in a Malaysian prison, was released this morning.By SaigoneerMay 3, 20192 minRead story →
VietnamMorning News Roundup: Accused Women Plead Not Guilty in Kim Jong Nam Poisoning TrialStay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Kim Jong-nam poisoning trial: accused women plead not guilty [The Guardian] Ho Chi Minh City trials downtown taxi stands [Tuoi Tre]By SaigoneerOct 3, 20171 minRead story →
From Fine Dining to Comfort Food: Why Chef Thierry Mounon Followed up La Villa with La Fontaine“Beyond awards or recognition, a restaurant is about welcoming people, creating memories and bringing joy around a table,” explains Chef Thierry Mounon of his decision to expand from French fine dining into comfort food.Aug 27, 20264 min read
Art Exhibition ‘Limerence’ Explores Where Romantic Desire Distorts Into ObsessionThom Nguyen utilizes portraiture and depictions of mushrooms and organic objects to explore the concept of limerence in a solo exhibition at Permanently Closed Gallery in Thảo Điền, beginning Friday, August 28.Aug 25, 20262 min read
This Suburban Hanoi House Answers 'Yes' to 'How Many Windows Do You Want?'Do you love the tropical summer? Does bathing in the warmth of the sun spark joy in you? How many windows are enough to solar-power your everyday life? If you, too, are toiling with these existential concerns on a daily basis, perhaps this recent residential project might provide some inspiration.Aug 18, 20262 min read
Review: Pieces of Me | Nao Yoshioka (feat. Mỹ Anh)Mỹ Anh has come a long way since becoming the runner-up of The Heroes in 2021. Five years later, now with a full-length album and a spectrum of singles and extended plays under her belt, the Hanoi-based artist has proven to be one of the most dynamic singer-songwriter-producer of her generation.Aug 27, 20263 min read
Hẻm Gems: Where Fish Sauce and Soy Sauce Are Not Condiments, but Gelato FlavorsLiving in central Saigon as a diehard fan of ice cream and all frozen sweets, I fondly remember the late 2010s–early 2020s as the age of abundance. Back in the day, across downtown, there was always a little something for ice cream fans of all preferences.Aug 13, 20267 min read
Illustration Project 'Con Ốc Nhỏ' Archives Southern Vietnam's Diverse Architectural FacadesRiding a motorbike is the most popular mode of transport in Vietnam. Albeit convenient and fast, being on a bike, merging in and out of the ever-flowing, hurried traffic, might not afford you the slow pace needed to fully appreciate the urban landscapes and their hidden gems. Vietnamese artist Bờm Sketcher, on the other hand, is fully in support of walking as the best way to document the most fascinating corners of local streets onto his pages.Jul 29, 20264 min read